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Japan’s Cherry Blossom Under Tourism Threat: Will a New Tourist Tax Curb the Surge?

Japan’s tourism hits record highs with over 36.8M visitors and ¥8.1T spent, prompting new tourist taxes to curb overtourism in 2025.

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Digital Bridges: Austria and the UAE

Austria’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Etienne Berchtold, discusses digital bridges, education, and people-to-people ties driving innovation between Austria and the UAE.

Spain’s War on Clocks: Time to End This Twice-Yearly Ritual?

When millions wake up groggy and out of sync every March and October, something is clearly off with the simple act of telling time.

Europe’s Risky Bet on Georgia’s Frozen Conflict Model

Explosions at Romanian and Hungarian refineries expose Europe’s energy fragility, driving leaders to push for a ceasefire citing Georgia's frozen conflict model.

Spain’s Digital Nomads: The Paradox of Remote Working

Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa has drawn over 22,000 remote workers since 2023, boosting cities like Málaga and Valencia—but rising rents reveal the cost of this global mobility boom.

Rentier No More: AI, Tech, and Renewables

Austria’s Ambassador to the UAE, Dr. Etienne Berchtold, discusses energy, AI, and tech cooperation shaping a new bilateral era.